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... Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19...
... Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Unpacking the monitor 2 Connecting the monitor 3 Attaching the base 3 Connecting video inputs 4 Connecting power 5 Connecting a security cable 5 Setting up the optional stand 6 Attaching the USB stand 6 Adjusting monitor height tension 8 Adjusting monitor tilt tension 9 Connecting the USB hub 10 Setting up the optional speaker bar 11 Installing the speaker bar 11 Starting the monitor 12 Adjusting monitor settings 13 Monitor buttons 13 On-screen display options 14 Changing Windows screen settings 17 Video modes 18 Power management 19...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Setting up the optional stand • Setting up the optional speaker bar • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Power management • Maintaining • Troubleshooting • Specifications 1
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www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections. To set up the optional stand" on smoothly. Base buttons 3 You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on page 6. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place.
www.emachines.com Connecting the monitor Important To attach the optional USB stand instead of the base, complete the instructions in "Setting up the monitor, first attach the base, then make your cable connections. To set up the optional stand" on smoothly. Base buttons 3 You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the monitor slide on page 6. Attaching the base To attach the base: • Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base until it clicks into place.
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The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer. 4 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can order a right-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. 2 If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of the display. (The...
The DVI jack is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable to the matching video port on the back of your computer. 4 Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can order a right-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. 2 If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable (not included) to the white connector under the back of the display. (The...
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... the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide the adjustable stand's neck onto the base. 6 When the stand is ideal. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can connect up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. Screw 4 Remove the...
... the adjustable stand: 1 Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Place the monitor face-down over the edge of the LCD panel. Screw Screw Screw Screw 5 Slide the adjustable stand's neck onto the base. 6 When the stand is ideal. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Setting up to four USB devices to your computer's USB port, you can connect up the optional stand Attaching the USB stand In the United States, you can adjust the stand for height, tilt, and screen rotation. Screw 4 Remove the...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it from below the base to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to change the stand's height tension. To adjust your monitor. However, if it does not stay in place when you let go...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 9 Slide the neck's bracket slot onto the bracket's mounting tab. 10 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it from below the base to raise and lower the monitor are not equal. You also need to change the stand's height tension. To adjust your monitor. However, if it does not stay in place when you let go...
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... optional USB stand has a built-in a comfortable working posture. USB In port Power connector USB 2.0 ports 2 To provide full power to your stand's USB ports (recommended), connect the AC power adapter to accommodate each user's height and preference. Screen tilt The screen should be placed at an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for bifocal use these USB ports, you connect the stand to the screen. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays...
... optional USB stand has a built-in a comfortable working posture. USB In port Power connector USB 2.0 ports 2 To provide full power to your stand's USB ports (recommended), connect the AC power adapter to accommodate each user's height and preference. Screen tilt The screen should be placed at an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for bifocal use these USB ports, you connect the stand to the screen. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays...
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...-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. 1 Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen. Do not block.) Bass port (for bass sound. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock...
...-angle DVI cable from www.gateway.com. 1 Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen. Do not block.) Bass port (for bass sound. Do not block.) Installing the speaker bar To install the speaker bar: Tip (19-inch model) When using a DVI connection, you use the included right-angle VGA cable for the video connection so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable. www.emachines.com Setting up the optional speaker bar Power/Volume control Kensington lock...
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... more troubleshooting information, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on -screen display (OSD) to the left of your display image to automatically adjust your monitor. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of the power button is not blue or you see a display image, check the connections. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 20. 3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on page 13. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on . The green LED to adjust other monitor settings.
... more troubleshooting information, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on -screen display (OSD) to the left of your display image to automatically adjust your monitor. Starting the monitor To start the monitor: 1 Press the power button on the front of the power button is not blue or you see a display image, check the connections. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 20. 3 Adjust the tilt of the monitor to the ideal settings. 5 Use the on page 13. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor 6 Turn on . The green LED to adjust other monitor settings.
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... display image. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to the previous menu. OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to open or close the OSD. 13 www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use...
... display image. For more information about computer controls, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to the previous menu. OSD inactive: Press to select the video source. • Auto OSD active: Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options. Monitor buttons This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that shown.) Input button Auto button Brightness button Contrast button Menu button • Input OSD active: Press to open or close the OSD. 13 www.emachines.com Adjusting monitor settings Use...
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... OSD opens. 3 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to highlight a setting, then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to help you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust...
... OSD opens. 3 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to highlight a setting, then press the Auto button to open the selected menu or setting. 4 Press the / (brightness) or / (contrast) buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or change the option. 5 Press the Input button to return to a previous menu. 6 When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu to help you identify them. 1 Press the Auto button. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor On-screen display options Adjusting OSD settings To adjust...
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... image. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Reset-Resets the monitor to its optimum settings. You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights...
... image. Gamma-Customizes the gamma level. Use the lowest brightness setting you can adjust color balance, change the OSD language, and display information about current monitor settings. Contrast-Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of the picture. Reset-Resets the monitor to its optimum settings. You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up. Picture-Opens the Picture menu, where you are comfortable with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights...
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...'s settings to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Color-Customizes the color levels. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. For information on the screen background. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder. You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical position automatically. You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position...
...'s settings to Day Mode or Nite Mode. Advanced menu Advanced Color Language LED Brightness Resolution Reminder Information Color-Customizes the color levels. V-Position-Moves the display image up and down. For information on the screen background. Language-Changes the language of the Standby and Power LED to use this option to turn off the Resolution Reminder. You can also press the Auto button to configure the vertical position automatically. You can also press the Auto button to configure the horizontal position...
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... the arrow button to display images on your Windows desktop, then click Personalize. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want . The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to open the Color quality...
... the arrow button to display images on your Windows desktop, then click Personalize. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want . The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to open the Color quality...
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... See your notebook's user guide for approximately 30 minutes before making any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the screen. • To clean the monitor, use near water. • Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of the monitor and the wall outlet. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do...
... See your notebook's user guide for approximately 30 minutes before making any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently scratch the screen. • To clean the monitor, use near water. • Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents. • Keep the monitor out of the monitor and the wall outlet. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Maintaining To keep the monitor in optimal working order: • Do...
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Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Remove any extension cables or switchboxes. • Make sure that might be bent or pushed in . www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the...
Picture has shadows or "ghosts" • Press Menu, then Auto to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Remove any extension cables or switchboxes. • Make sure that might be bent or pushed in . www.emachines.com • If the power LED is orange: • Make sure that your computer is turned on. • Move the mouse or press any key on the...
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... the volume. eMachines' inspection standards keep these pixels are trying to the Windows System Registry. Check the game's Web site for the most up-to identify whether a repair or replacement is turned on . 22 Turn the knob clockwise to a minimum. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you need, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on your display, contact eMachines Customer Care to -date video drivers. When using the digital connection, your video...
... the volume. eMachines' inspection standards keep these pixels are trying to the Windows System Registry. Check the game's Web site for the most up-to identify whether a repair or replacement is turned on . 22 Turn the knob clockwise to a minimum. Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor • If the image looks stretched or fuzzy, you need, see "Changing Windows screen settings" on your display, contact eMachines Customer Care to -date video drivers. When using the digital connection, your video...
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... the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click (Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. To check your microphone's mute settings, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar. 23 For optimum volume control using Windows sound controls. The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted. • Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears. • Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to use. •...
... the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click (Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. To check your microphone's mute settings, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar. 23 For optimum volume control using Windows sound controls. The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted. • Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears. • Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to use. •...
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines are subject to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 17-inch model 19-inch model Panel size 17 inches (diagonal) 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 × 900 (native) 1440 × 900 (native) Pixel pitch 0.01 × 0.01...
Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor Specifications Specifications are custom engineered by our suppliers to change without notice or obligation. Many products for eMachines are subject to eMachines specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. 17-inch model 19-inch model Panel size 17 inches (diagonal) 19 inches (diagonal) Panel type 17-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating 19-inch viewable TFT with anti-glare coating Pixel resolution 1440 × 900 (native) 1440 × 900 (native) Pixel pitch 0.01 × 0.01...
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... the monitor to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you set up your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is in the proper position for future use. ■ Do not use near your area. However, to make sure that the safety instructions marked on the products plugged into a grounding-type outlet. Do not block or cover these instructions to help...
... the monitor to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you set up your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the product is in the proper position for future use. ■ Do not use near your area. However, to make sure that the safety instructions marked on the products plugged into a grounding-type outlet. Do not block or cover these instructions to help...